Students Explain Why They Like Fortnite (& What They Want Parents To Know)

Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free, multiplayer game that is incredibly popular with students. The concept of the game is simple – the last player to survive the battle wins. But this isn’t a traditional war game. Fortnite Battle Royale is set in a colorful, surreal world where players can dress their avatars up in silly costumes, dance, and have fun while trying to survive.

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Why should parents care?Fortnite is incredibly popular with studentsThe developers add new features and play modes every week to entice people to play moreGames can last up to 20 minutes and cannot be pausedThe games are designed to keep players coming back, which can be difficult for teens and tweens who haven’t yet developed a healthy relationship with screen timeStudents can chat with strangers while playing and can come across profanity, predators, and inappropriate languageUpgrades can add up. In addition to purchasing Premium Battle Passes, players can also buy 3rd party add-ons to make gameplay easier or to get certain upgradesSome of these 3rd party upgrades have been reported as being malicious in natureHackers have targeted Fortnite accounts and spent hundred of dollars on in-game purchases

Register today for Smart Social's Fortnite Safety Workshop for Students. Students will learn how to play safely, better manage their gaming time, and what to do if they ever experience anything negative while playing.

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